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as in inner
situated farther in
somehow grave robbers hadn't managed to locate and enter the internal chambers of the Egyptian tomb
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as in interior
of or relating to the mind
the never-ending internal monologue of the novel's main character
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Recent Examples of internal
The two judges said one of the primary purposes of the internal review board was to limit the sheriff’s legal liability.
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Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2025
Strategic leaks about internal deliberations and discussions with the Israelis could help concentrate minds in Tehran.
—Bloomberg Opinion, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2025
Controllers may also have to step away when air traffic is slow, the person explained, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss internal procedures.
—Greg Wehner, Fox News, 30 Jan. 2025
An open web interface also allowed for full database control and privilege escalation, with internal API endpoints and keys available through the interface and common URL parameters.
—Ars Technica, 30 Jan. 2025
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Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2025
Strategic leaks about internal deliberations and discussions with the Israelis could help concentrate minds in Tehran.
—Bloomberg Opinion, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2025
Controllers may also have to step away when air traffic is slow, the person explained, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss internal procedures.
—Greg Wehner, Fox News, 30 Jan. 2025
An open web interface also allowed for full database control and privilege escalation, with internal API endpoints and keys available through the interface and common URL parameters.
—Ars Technica, 30 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for internal
Adjective
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Once false lashes are set, apply kohl eyeliner to line your upper waterline and a few more swipes of mascara to the inner corner for an extra pop.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
11 Feb. 2025
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Purists may turn up their noses, but our inner child loves their funky flavors.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
8 Feb. 2025
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Jones is an All-Pro interior lineman, edge George Karlaftis led the team with eight sacks and defensive tackle Tershawn Wharton had 6½. Cornerback Trent McDuffie was a second-team All-Pro.—
Rob Maaddi,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2025
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Here she’s finally clued into the interior worlds of those closest to her.—
Manuel Betancourt,
Variety,
8 Feb. 2025
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Williamson said earlier this week that his hamstring is completely healed, but his mental state remains a work in progress.—
oregonlive,
oregonlive,
13 Apr. 2023
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Sign up That Torrance pushed Vial and Eduardo to such mental anguish does not surprise immigrant-justice advocates.—
María Inés Taracena,
The New Republic,
12 Apr. 2023
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What isn’t likely to change is our deep psychological drive to connect with other people, alive and dead, and our favorite way to do so: face-to-face interaction.—
Cody Cottier,
Discover Magazine,
7 Feb. 2025
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Free-to-play models draw players in with zero upfront cost and then introduce psychological nudges that push them toward spending.—
Jake Lang,
Rolling Stone,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Internal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/internal. Accessed 18 Feb. 2025.
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